Sep 8, 2026Cold Chain Guides
How Stable Is Pharma Reefer Temperature, Really?
For pharma loads, reaching the target is not enough. A measured batch held variance within 2-8°C across full loads, frequent door openings and long highway runs.
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Sep 8, 2026Cold Chain Guides
Thin and Powerful: EV Reefer Units That Don't Sacrifice Cooling
Slimming an EV reefer unit can hurt cooling, but a thin dual-temperature unit can meet -18°C in 46 minutes at 30°C ambient while staying flush-mounted to cut drag.
Sep 8, 2026Cold Chain Guides
Why a Multi-Temperature Refrigeration Unit Beats Two Trucks
Carrying frozen and chilled cargo in one body at independent setpoints can remove a second vehicle from the route, but it requires proper attention to partition, heat load and airflow.
Sep 8, 2026Cold Chain Guides
Where Does a TRU Actually Absorb Heat? The Role of the Evaporator
The evaporator is the component that absorbs heat from the cargo space. Delivering that capacity depends on clean coils, correct refrigerant flow, fan performance and clear return-air paths.
Sep 8, 2026Cold Chain Guides
Why Is Your TRU Losing Cooling Capacity? A 4-Area Checklist
Low cooling capacity is a symptom, not a diagnosis. A four-area checklist helps a technician find where the heat-transfer process is actually breaking down.
Aug 24, 2026
How to Choose a Transport Refrigeration Unit
Learn how to select a transport refrigeration unit using cargo temperature, body dimensions, insulation, ambient conditions, route profile, power source and installation constraints.
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